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Multiple Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Water-soluble wax pastels set on top of a blue paper

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Water-Soluble Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Join us as we delve into the world of water-soluble pastels – a dynamic medium that effortlessly blends the vibrant hues of traditional pastels with the fluid versatility of watercolour....

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Water-Soluble Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Join us as we delve into the world of water-soluble pastels – a dynamic medium that effortlessly blends the vibrant hues of traditional pastels with the fluid versatility of watercolour....

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Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Ellie Jakeman

Following on from our article "Let's Think Ink!", which introduced our huge collection of black inks, dip pens and ink fine liners for all your creative monotone needs, we didn’t want...

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Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Ellie Jakeman

Following on from our article "Let's Think Ink!", which introduced our huge collection of black inks, dip pens and ink fine liners for all your creative monotone needs, we didn’t want...

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Embroidered  swallow drawing in an embroidery hoop with a waterbrush wetting an area coloured in with Inktense pencils.

Incredible Inktense! Crafting and Creating with...

Ellie Jakeman

We explored the vibrant world of textile art using a blend of traditional techniques and innovative materials like Inktense pencils, blocks, and paints. Join us as we delve into the...

Incredible Inktense! Crafting and Creating with Derwent Inktense blocks and p...

Ellie Jakeman

We explored the vibrant world of textile art using a blend of traditional techniques and innovative materials like Inktense pencils, blocks, and paints. Join us as we delve into the...

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Examples of fabrics painted with Derwent Inktense pencils, paints and blocks. Leaves, birds and a tie dye sample.

Incredible Inktense! Crafting & Creating with D...

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we’ll explore why Inktense pencils and blocks are an exceptional choice for bringing your fabric creations to life, whether you’re customising clothing, designing home décor, or crafting...

Incredible Inktense! Crafting & Creating with Derwent Inktense Blocks, Paints...

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we’ll explore why Inktense pencils and blocks are an exceptional choice for bringing your fabric creations to life, whether you’re customising clothing, designing home décor, or crafting...

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Inktense half pan watercolour set open on a white piece of paper covered in dandelion and daisy flower heads and leaves with sample colour charts.

NEW Derwent Watercolour Paint

Ellie Jakeman

Dive into our blog to discover the vibrant world of Derwent watercolour paints! Perfect for artists of all levels, these high-quality pigments offer smooth applications and stunning results.

NEW Derwent Watercolour Paint

Ellie Jakeman

Dive into our blog to discover the vibrant world of Derwent watercolour paints! Perfect for artists of all levels, these high-quality pigments offer smooth applications and stunning results.

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A watercolour pencil image of a tree in a white A5 sketchbook resting on a wooden box  full of Inktense coloured pencils.

Discover the Derwent Inktense Collection for Ar...

Ellie Jakeman

In our blog we delve into Derwent's Inktense range, sharing our knowledge and tips on how to use their pencils and the rest of the range! 

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Discover the Derwent Inktense Collection for Artists

Ellie Jakeman

In our blog we delve into Derwent's Inktense range, sharing our knowledge and tips on how to use their pencils and the rest of the range! 

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How Do You Make the Colour Purple?

How Do You Make the Colour Purple?

Ellie Jakeman

Not every Blue and Red pigment will work together to create a vibrant Purple colour. In this article you will learn how to make your perfect shade of purple paint.

How Do You Make the Colour Purple?

Ellie Jakeman

Not every Blue and Red pigment will work together to create a vibrant Purple colour. In this article you will learn how to make your perfect shade of purple paint.

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What do we mean when we say there are 'Warm Reds' and 'Cool Reds'?

What do we mean when we say there are 'Warm Red...

Ellie Jakeman

Red pigment is probably one of the oldest pigments the modern world uses. Using the correct warm or cool red paint, will inevitably save you time and money, and provide you...

What do we mean when we say there are 'Warm Reds' and 'Cool Reds'?

Ellie Jakeman

Red pigment is probably one of the oldest pigments the modern world uses. Using the correct warm or cool red paint, will inevitably save you time and money, and provide you...

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